Clarinet ligature Atelier Momo Momo Liga NS Yokogane gold plating. This is the epitome of the highest-grade ligature, and its performance and quality are highly praised by virtuosos around the world. Momo Liga is modeled after Selmer clarinet mouthpieces, so it is designed for slightly thicker mouthpieces and thicker reeds. It may not fit well with German-style, thinner mouthpieces or thinner reeds. In such cases, you can either attach it in a lower position or send it to the Atelier Momo (Uda City, Nara Prefecture) to have it adjusted to fit your mouthpiece. It comes in a special paulownia wood box. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The following is an excerpt from the website: MOMO Special ligatures are made from two materials: brass, which has a bright and brilliant sound, and nickel silver, which has a solid and calm sound. There are also vertical and horizontal shapes, and we hope that players can find a ligature that suits their preferences with two types of blowing sensations (resistance). These ligatures are cut from sheet metal and hammered all over to create the shape. After that, they undergo acoustic treatment and are completely handmade. The potential for a wide dynamic range from ppp to fff allows for maximum musical expression in concert halls. Characteristics by material ・Brass (BS): Bright and brilliant sound ・Nickel Silver (NS): A sound that combines weight and a mellow feel Characteristics by shape ・Vertical: Has a core sound because it presses down on the reed over a large area ・Horizontal: A slightly freer blowing sensation compared to the vertical type Characteristics of acoustic treatment ☆Good sound response and excellent projection ☆Clear and transparent sound ☆The sound has a core and does not resonate ☆The sound resonates more and slurs are easier to play ☆You can choose the sound depending on the material ☆Wide dynamic range, making musical expression easier